John 6:59-71A

February 08, 2026

David Blevins

John 6:59–71 describes the reaction to Jesus’ teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum: many of his disciples find his words difficult and offensive and stop following him. When Jesus asks the Twelve if they will also leave, Peter confesses that Jesus alone has the words of eternal life and is the Holy One of God. Jesus affirms his choice of the Twelve but soberly notes that one of them—Judas Iscariot—will turn against him.